If, in response to a plaintiff's assertions, a defendant asserts that the plaintiff owes the defendant money, the defendant has made a(n):
A) demurrer
B) summons
C) affirmative defense
D) counterclaim
E) motion for judgment n.o.v.

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A counterclaim is a claim made by the defendant against the plaintiff in response to the plaintiff's original claim. It is a separate and independent claim that the defendant has against the plaintiff.

If, in Response to a Plaintiff's Assertions, a Defendant Asserts